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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.71, 19,414.85 and 7,781.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.71, 19,414.85 and 7,781.09 is: 10,737.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.71 : 19,414.85 = 7,781.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.71/19,414.85 = 7,781.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.71x = 19,414.85 × 7,781.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.71x = 151,068,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,068,559.21/14,068.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,737.91

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